Intern - Marketing

With more than 100 years of steady growth, UMC is proud to offer an environment where continuous learning, collaboration, and innovation are part of everyday work. We empower team members through hands-on experience, supportive training, advanced technology, and creative problem-solving. Our people are knowledgeable, trusted, and committed to doing what's right for our clients, our teams, and our communities.

We recognize that our people are the foundation of our success. At UMC, we are intentional about fostering a culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected, and supported. We bring together talented individuals from across the region to form high-performing teams in design, engineering, project management, and business services.

Let UMC be the next step in your career where your well-being, work-life balance, and growth matter.

Application Process:

UMC uses an electronic application process for open positions. Required documents may include a resume, cover letter, references, and work authorization confirmation. Online assessments may be included as part of the candidate evaluation process.

Additional Information:

Internship positions at UMC are temporary and do not include eligibility for company benefits or paid time off. However, interns gain valuable hands-on experience, mentorship opportunities, and exposure to real-world projects in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Position Overview:

The Communications Intern will support internal and external communications by assisting with content creation, social media, UConnect news posts, and event promotion. This remote role (8-10 hours per week) offers hands-on experience in strengthening UMC's internal engagement, external visibility, and brand consistency.

What You'll Do:

1. Content Creation (30%, 2-3 hrs/week): Brainstorm and draft social media posts, UConnect posts, Thumbtack recruitment support, and UMCI.COM News+Views blogs (including copywriting and image design).
2. Social Media Management (20%, 1.5-2 hrs/week): Set up the 2026 content calendar, monitor upcoming posts, develop boilerplate content for pre-scheduled posts, brainstorm ideas (project updates, employee features, company culture), and track/report engagement and competitors.
3. Internal Communications (15%, 1-1.5 hrs/week): Draft newsletters, employee announcements, and maintain templates.
4. Website, Digital Content Updates & SEO (10%, 1-1.5 hrs/week): Help keep project profiles and landing pages updated.

Learning Opportunities:

1. Gain practical experience in content strategy, social media planning, and SEO fundamentals.
2. Learn how to manage internal communications and maintain brand consistency.
3. Exposure to digital marketing tools, analytics, and engagement tracking.

Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Strong writing and editing skills for blogs, posts, and newsletters.
2. Basic graphic design or image editing ability.
3. Familiarity with social media platforms and scheduling tools.
4. Organizational skills for managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
5. Interest in communications, marketing, or digital media.

What You'll Gain:

1. Hands-on experience in content creation and social media management.
2. Understanding of internal and external communication strategies.
3. Skills in SEO, digital content updates, and analytics tracking.
4. Professional development in a remote work environment with flexible hours.

Affirmative Action:

UMC is committed to a culture of inclusion and connectedness. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, innovation, self-expression, and talent that our employees invest in their work represents who we are as a company and what we believe in. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring in terms of their education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

EEO Policy:

UMC's policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, religion, presence of physical, sensory or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Retaliation against any employee who files a complaint regarding possible violations of this policy is not tolerated. UMC is also committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment of minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and covered veterans. Affirmative action plans are developed annually to support its commitment to equal employment opportunity, consistent with company policy and the company's obligations as a contractor to the United States government.